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Jakob Hein, Mr. Jensen Gets Off
Postman Mr. Jensen with a secret plan?Loving delivery of mail into boxesRarely leaving the apartment after being laid offJakob Hein explores the tragedy and comedy of a peculiar lifeNovel about the fine line between the everyday and madnessNo interest in the ordinary, but in the art of doing nothingMr. Jensen opts out: A short story by Jakob Hein
Ahmadou Kourouma, The Nights of the Great Hunter
A contemporary novel full of humor about the president of a fictional republic in West AfricaTells of murder, robbery, corruption, and rapeDemocratization and elections are imminentNarrated by a Griot, a court poetA bitter, savage indictment of all abuse of powerUse of oral storytelling art, referred to as the "African Voltaire"
Juri Andruchowytsch, Twelve Rings
Photographer discovers fascinating contrasts in 1990s UkraineBlend of commercialization, folklore, and nostalgiaProtagonist falls in love with interpreterGrotesque from the wilderness of EuropeAuthor draws from the story reservoir of the homelandNovel receives positive reviews and is described as recommended
Mario Vargas Llosa, The Bad Girl
Rebellious teenagers turn Ricardo's headRegular encounters in various citiesShe turns his life upside downMysterious connection between themFascinating "bad girl"Honest feelings are rejectedConservative Lima of the 1950s
Petros Markaris, Balkan Blues
Book with nine stories about AthensPlot during the European Football Championship and the OlympicsFocus on Greek festivals and immigrants from Albania, Bulgaria, and RussiaMain character: Commissioner CharitosBalkan Blues: Collection of storiesTales about life in Athens
£13.55
Kristin M. Baldursdottir, The Ice Painter
Novel about the life of Karitas, a young artist in Iceland around 1900Set against the backdrop of harsh living conditions and a love storyPortrait of a brave woman and an entire nationVivid depiction of Iceland 100 years agoAuthentic atmosphere with the scents of sea and fishCaptivating and poignant storyWritten by author Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir
Erich Fried, It Is What It Is. Love Poems Fear Poems Anger Poems (Quartbook)
Representative Poetry Collection by Erich FriedIncludes his most famous poem "What It Is"Presents the Complete Works of Erich FriedAesthetic Ambition and Critical DoubtErotic Candor and Political DignityIdeal for Fans of Erich Fried
Lewis Carroll, Insel Taschenbücher, Nr.42, Alice in Wonderland
Masterpiece of world literature by Lewis CarrollAlice travels to a dream world, guided by the talking White RabbitEncounter with various creaturesAuthor was a reclusive lecturer of logic and mathematicsPseudonym: Lewis CarrollAuthor lived in Oxford, Christ Church College
Petros Markaris, Hellas Channel. A Case for Kostas Charitos.
Kostas Charitos, a hot-tempered loner at the Athens PoliceMurder of a reporter from Hellas ChannelKostas stays true to himselfNostalgic in modern AthensSouvlaki from the packet and Americanisms in the dictionaryNo picnic at workExciting case for Kostas Charitos
£15.02
Emile M. Cioran, On the Disadvantage of Being Born
Destructive Commitment to the Power of the MindWounds and Disturbs Everything Considered SacredNo Stone Remains in Its PlaceThinking Turns Out to Be Deception and Self-DeceptionPosition of the Doubter and Radical SkepticSkepticism as the Intoxication of HopelessnessParadoxes Make the Paradox of Human Existence Tangible
Lee Child, The Hit List
New Year's Eve 89/90: A high-ranking general is found deadJack Reacher investigates the power struggles within the ArmyStrong, tough, action-packed: Jack Reacher steps in when others look awayReadable independently: Don’t miss out on his other casesPart of the Jack Reacher novels, Volume 8
Nicholas Sparks, Near and Far
Memoirs by Nicholas Sparks and his brother MicahAround-the-world trip turns into a moving journey into family historyTragic death of parents and sisterInsights into the life of the bestselling authorEquipped with 29 black-and-white illustrationsProcessing of dramas and experiencesTestimony of the brothers’ shared experiences
£7.98
Patrick Süskind, The Pigeon.
Novel by Patrick SüskindPlot takes place in Paris in 1984Protagonist is a bank security guardHe has soon gained ownership of his apartmentBut his life is changed by the appearance of a pigeonBook published by detebe VerlagAuthor is known for his novel "Perfume"
Orhan Pamuk, Snow
Series of suicides investigated in KarsGirls took their lives due to headscarf compulsionCoup staged by actorReal bloodshed during soldiers' interventionCity isolated by snowfallCurrent novel about Turkey's identity questionConflict between Westernization and Islamism
Amélie Nothomb, Cosmetics of Evil
Novel "Cosmetics of Evil"Evil Elegantly PackagedDangerous in a Refined Attire
Franz Hübner, Get Well Soon. Small Encouragement
Book with humorous texts for cheering upIncludes comforting thoughts and well wishesSuitable for women and men with a coldWry texts to lift the spiritsMinor ailments are taken lightlyProduct type: Book (ABIS BOOK)
Helge Schneider, Globus Dei. From the North Pole to Patagonia. An Expedition Novel.
Helge Schneider's eighth book: Travel novelWorld tour on foot and by transportTitle: "Globus Dei: From the North Pole to Patagonia"Insight into expedition adventuresRelease on August 30
Orhan Pamuk, The White Castle
Novel about the encounter of two cultures in 17th century IstanbulYoung Venetian kidnapped to TurkeyResemblance between the Venetian and a scholarJoint inventions and knowledge transferSeparation after many yearsSetting: Istanbul under the rule of Grand Vizier KöprülüVictory of the Turks in the battle against Venice
Rebecca Gable, The Game of Kings
Historical novel with 3,300 pagesSet in England in the year 1455Protagonist Julian of Waringham is 18 years oldConflict between the houses of Lancaster and YorkJulian unexpectedly becomes Earl of WaringhamSister Blanche flees to Wales and has an affair with Jasper TudorBattle for the English crown ends with Edward IV of the House of YorkJulian and Blanche risk their lives resisting the new regimeIn Wales, a boy grows up who could be England's last hope
The Little People by Swabedoo
Mobile air conditioner with a power output of 2.1 kW4 power levels availableSuitable for rooms up to 12 m²Maximum sound pressure level of 52 dBAir-to-air cooling technologyMaterial: plasticDimensions: Height 70.3 cm, Length 34.5 cm, Width 35.5 cm
Daniel Kehlmann, The Measurement of the World
Alexander von Humboldt explores jungle, steppe, and the OrinocoCarl Friedrich Gauß proves that space curvesMeeting of the two geniuses in 1828 in BerlinDescription of their desires, weaknesses, and achievementsA philosophical adventure novel full of humor and imaginationSatire of German classicism and portrait of 19th-century bourgeoisieEntertaining, profound, and intelligently written
Sergio Bambaren, The Dreaming Dolphin. A Magical Journey to Yourself.
Novel about the young dolphin Daniel AlexanderDeals with personal courage and overcoming fearsTells a wonderful story about the search for the right lifeComparable to the book "Jonathan Livingston Seagull"Novel about the meaning of life and what truly matters
Jennifer Donnelly, The Tar Rose
Novel about the life of 17-year-old Fiona Finnegan in London, 1888Fiona works as a packer in a tea factoryShe has a flair for delicious teas and exotic blendsFiona must leave her fiancé Joe behind and build a new life in New YorkExciting story of atonement, courage, and passionFirst part of a trilogy called the "Rose Trilogy"Full of sensuality and emotion
Stefan Zweig, Impatience of the Heart
Only novel by Stefan ZweigPlot revolves around the theme of compassionConflict of the young lieutenant Anton HofmillerFalling in love of a paralyzed girl with himLieutenant cannot return the feelingsPressure from the doctor on the lieutenant to show the "other" compassionLieutenant is unable to accept the connectionTragic end for the girl
£16.01
Rainer M. Rilke, The Poems
Complete lyrical works of Rainer Maria Rilke in one volumeIncludes poems from Rilke's mature period and youth poemsSupplemented by a detailed chronology of Rilke's life and workBegins with the earliest known poem by eight-year-old RenéEnds with the last poem written on his deathbedBeloved and popular across generations
£22.84
Mascha Kaleko, The Few Radiant Years
Mascha Kaléko Reader with Poems, Chansons, Songs, and Prose TextsEdited by Gisela Zoch-WestphalIncludes Works from Various Volumes by the AuthorIncludes Biography of Mascha KalékoComprehensive Work Featuring Various Literary GenresWith an Essay by Horst KrügerIdeal for Fans of Mascha Kaléko and Lovers of German Literature
Philip Roth, Sabbaths Theater
Strange novel of epic proportionsMain character: Mickey Sabbath, former puppeteerRebellious man driven by sexual desiresJourney into the past after the death of his belovedTurbulent story that leads to the brink of madness
Winfried G. Sebald, Austerlitz
Mysterious stranger named Jacques AusterlitzRevealing his life story step by stepArrived in Wales as a Jewish refugee childRaised by a preacher and his wifeDiscovers his true origin after many yearsRootless man who can no longer find a home
Christoph Ransmayr, The Last World. With an Ovidian Repertoire. (Fiction, Poetry & Drama)
Fantastic game about the search for the lost Roman poet OvidNovel was critically acclaimed and is a bestsellerPlot set in locations in Rome and on the Black SeaFollows the trail of the Roman poet OvidTells the adventurous journey of a Roman friend of OvidDelves deeper and deeper into a mysterious world of images, figures, and wonderful events
Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer
Forbidden book by world-famous authorTaboo-breaking attack on societyReveals hypocrisy and pruderyTropic of Cancer
£15.69
Karl May, Collected Works: Collected Works, Vol. 10, Sand of Perdition: Vol. 10
Five Stories in North AfricaKara Ben Nemsi as the Savior in DistressOpponents: Marauding Caravans, Slave Traders, Desert TribesIncludes stories such as "The Gum" and "The Raid of the Baggara"Volume 10 of the Collected Works of Karl MayTitle: "Sand of Doom"Travelogue in North Africa
Friedrich Dürrenmatt, The Visit of the Old Lady. A Tragic Comedy. Revised Edition 1980.
Claire Zachanassian returns to Güllen as a billionaireShe offers the people of Güllen one billion for the death of Alfred IllThe citizens initially reject the offer indignantlyA tragic comedy about revenge and human vicesRevised version from 1980Plot set in the small town of GüllenThemes: corruption, temptation, and greed
£5.38
Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Novel.
Novel by Milan KunderaSetting in Prague and ZurichProtagonist Tomas, a surgeonRelationship with waitress TeresaSeparation in ZurichTomas loses his job and works as a window cleaner and truck driverStory ends tragically
Susanna Tamaro, Anima Mundi
Book "Anima mundi" by Susanna TamaroPublished in 1999 in GermanPlot covers Chinese life phasesNarrates a difficult childhood and friendshipFocuses on the quest for inner harmonyThemes: growth, susceptibility, insightGenre: Books & Magazines
John Irving, God's Work and the Devil's Contribution
Mobile air conditioner with a capacity of 2.1 kW4 power levels availableSuitable for rooms up to 12 m²Maximum sound pressure level of 52 dBAir-to-air cooling technologyMaterial: plasticDimensions: Height 70.3 cm, Length 34.5 cm, Width 35.5 cm
Joy Fielding, Run, Jane, Run
Woman with no memory finds herself bloodstained and with money on the streets of BostonConfusion about identity and relationship with a man introduced as her husbandDoubt about the effectiveness of the medication supposedly helping herFeeling trapped in her own houseDesperate struggle to regain her memoryThrilling novel about life and deathTitle: "Run, Jane, Run!"
Max Frisch, My Name Be Gantenbein
Narrator invents life stories of Gantenbein, Enderlin, and SvobodaGantenbein pretends to be blind to observe the environment more closelyEnderlin remains always "a stranger"Svoboda experiences the finiteness of love and marriageNovel "My Name Be Gantenbein" in suhrkamp paperback format
Bertolt Brecht, The Measures. Two Versions. Notes.
Two versions of "The Measures Taken"Text intended for performers, not the audiencePrintings from 1930 and 1931 in parallel editionDocuments Brecht's revision after the premiereIncludes audience reactions and critiques
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